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# Lester Hughes (1938–2021)

Lester Hughes is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $400.

A work by Lester Hughes sold in 2025 for $467, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lester Hughes work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester Hughes work is $400.

The median Lester Hughes painting sells for $400 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $400 | $425 | — | 2022-10-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $425 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $400 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lester Hughes worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lester Hughes work is $400. The median Lester Hughes painting sells for $400 across 3 lots.

### What is Lester Hughes's auction record?

Lester Hughes's auction record is $425, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lester Hughes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lester-hughes (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.